[india-drug] Re:Generic drugs(2)

["RAJ VAIDYA" <pharmhin@sancharnet.in>]

Dear Munish,

         At present, in India, the generic market is a mess.
Since bioavailability & bioequivalence studies are not mandatory in our 
country, we have no grading etc..., and no way of knowing if a drug will 
work or not!
         Generics with brand names are called branded generics, and in fact 
have the same status as that of generics, i.e. they are not promoted as are 
branded drugs, to doctors with medical reps, etc.
         Pricing changes in generics are expected shortly, with the 
Ministry taking active interest in this. This is likely to bring down the 
prices of generics, thus giving a clearer distinguishing from branded drugs.

Raj VAIDYA,
COMMUNITY PHARMACIST
GOA.